SAVE THE CHILD DIAMOND FOUNDATION
CAC/IT8414463

Organization’s Address:

#26 Umuoluihe Street, Meniru Agbani Road EnuguSAVE THE CHILD DIAMOND FOUNDATION

Our Vision:

To envision a future where every child is safe, healthy, educated, and empowered to realize their full potential, shining brightly like a diamond, free from all forms of exploitation and neglect.

Our Mission:

SAVE THE CHILD DIAMOND FOUNDATION is dedicated to safeguarding the inherent worth and potential of every child. We are committed to creating a protective environment, advocating for their rights, and empowering them through holistic development, ensuring they not only survive but thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Aims and Objectives:

1. Protect Children from All Forms of Harm:

• To prevent, respond to, and ultimately eradicate sexual molestation, physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and all other forms of exploitation against children.
• To establish and operate safe houses, helplines, and support services for child victims, ensuring their immediate safety and rehabilitation.
• To conduct community sensitization programs and awareness campaigns to educate the public, parents, and children on child protection, identification of abuse, and reporting mechanisms.

1. Champion Child Rights and Advocate for Policy Change:

• To actively advocate for the formulation, review, and rigorous implementation of child-friendly laws and policies at local, state, and national levels.
• To collaborate with governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organizations to strengthen the child protection framework and ensure accountability for child rights violations.
• To give a voice to children, ensuring their perspectives are considered in decisions that affect their lives.

1. Nurture and Develop the Full Potential of Every Child (“The Diamond Effect”):

• Educational Empowerment: To promote access to quality education for all children, especially the vulnerable, by providing academic support, scholarships, school supplies, and improving learning environments.
• Talent & Skills Development: To establish and support programs that identify, nurture, and develop children’s talents and skills in various fields, including academics, arts, sports, vocational trades (e.g., coding, crafts, digital literacy), and other practical life skills.

1. Leadership & Character Building: To implement initiatives that foster leadership qualities, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and strong ethical values in children and young adults.

• Mentorship & Role Modeling: To facilitate mentorship programs that connect children with positive role models and experienced individuals who can guide their personal and professional growth.

1. Promote Holistic Child Well-being:

• Health and Nutrition: To provide access to basic healthcare services, health education (including hygiene, nutrition, and age-appropriate reproductive health), and support for mental well-being to ensure children’s physical and psychological health.
• Social and Emotional Support: To create safe spaces and provide counseling services for children to express themselves, cope with trauma, and build resilience.

1. Emergency Relief: To provide timely humanitarian aid and support to children affected by emergencies, disasters, or conflicts in Enugu and other affected regions, ensuring their immediate needs for food, shelter, and psychological support are met.

7.Empower Families and Communities for Sustainable Child Development:

• To conduct parenting workshops and family support programs that equip parents and caregivers with positive parenting skills, child development knowledge, and an understanding of child protection responsibilities.
• To implement livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives for vulnerable families and caregivers to improve household income and enhance their capacity to support their children’s needs.
• To foster community ownership and participation in child protection and development initiatives, building strong community networks that prioritize children’s welfare.
• Conduct Research, Innovation, and Partnerships:
• To undertake research and documentation on issues affecting children to inform evidence-based interventions and policy advocacy.
• To collaborate with local and international partners, civil society organizations, government agencies, and the private sector to leverage resources, expertise, and best practices for greater impact.
• To continuously seek innovative approaches and solutions to address emerging challenges faced by children, especially in the context of the Enugu environment.